I did an online “Yoga for Sleep” session this evening, with gentle exercises to help relax the mind and body. One of them was to lie face down while bending the knees and moving the legs back and forth like windshield wipers. Whether or not that exercise helps me to sleep better tonight, it felt silly enough to make me want to laugh. That, in itself, was probably good for me.


Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

My husband is currently “unhorsed” because his car is in the shop, so we are sharing my car this week. Today, I went out and had to detour around a stretch of highway that is under construction. I reminded myself that it still got me there faster than a horse and buggy, and that we always have a lot to be grateful for in modern times, whatever may be happening at the moment.

Word-art that says, "Advice from a horse: Take life's hurdles in stride. Loosen the reins. Be free spirited. Keep the burrs from under your saddle. Carry your friends when they need it. Keep stable. Gallop to greatness!" -Ilan Shamir

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”

April 9, 2025 · Write a comment · Categories: Musings · Tags:

…flooding at the boathouse. After several days of heavy rain, the parking lot, the road, and the surrounding parkland were all underwater on Sunday afternoon, when the river crested. The water did not quite reach the boathouse doors, fortunately, and everything inside stayed dry. Although the river is on its way back down, we certainly won’t be rowing in the next few days.

Flooded road and park in front of the Greater Dayton Rowing Association boathouse.

My husband took a break from his work this afternoon and slogged through the mud to look at the river. He is hopeful that we may be able to get out and row this weekend. I suspect Monday is more likely; but we are both looking forward to enjoying pleasant spring days on the river, whenever we get them.

I had a conversation with my manager this afternoon, in which she recommended a series of online courses for personal development. The first in the series was about developing a growth mindset.

Although “growth mindset” is somewhat of a buzzword, I went ahead and took the course, and I found it worthwhile. Resilience and self-nurturing were among the topics discussed, along with the expectation of always finding something new to learn. I came away feeling encouraged.

Word-art that says, "Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will." -Vernon Howard

Nurturing Thursday was started by Becca Givens and seeks to encourage self-nurturing and to “give the planet a much needed shot of fun, support and positive energy.”